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Suncoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) - Q1 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. SunCoke Energy, Inc. operates in two primary reportable segments: Domestic Coke and Industrial Services. The Industrial Services segment now includes the recently acquired Flame Aggregator, LLC ("Phoenix Global"), completed in August 2025. The company reported a net loss for the quarter, contrasting with a net profit in the prior year period.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability Decline: Net income swung from a $19.4 million profit in Q1 2025 to a $3.4 million loss in Q1 2026. Operating income dropped significantly from $30.2 million to $4.4 million.
• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased by $19.1 million (4.4%) year-over-year, driven primarily by the inclusion of Phoenix Global results in the Industrial Services segment.
• Expense Increases: Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses more than doubled to $30.3 million from $14.7 million due to Phoenix Global integration and Haverhill I shutdown costs. Depreciation and amortization rose to $44.9 million from $28.8 million.
• Segment Performance:
  • Domestic Coke: Revenue decreased $44.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA fell $14.6 million due to the shutdown of the Haverhill I facility, severe winter weather impacts, and lower pricing on foundry sales.
  • Industrial Services: Revenue surged $63.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA increased $12.5 million, reflecting the full quarter of Phoenix Global operations.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow improved significantly to $72.7 million, driven by favorable changes in working capital, specifically a reduction in coal inventory volumes.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Unusual Items: The quarter included $6.4 million in site closure costs related to the Haverhill I shutdown and Phoenix Global site closures. Restructuring costs of $0.3 million were also recorded.
• Operational Disruptions: Results were negatively impacted by the Haverhill I facility shutdown, severe winter weather reducing blast coke sales, and a turbine failure at the Middletown facility reducing energy revenues.
• Dividends: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable June 2, 2026.
• Risk Factors: Key risks include volatility in the steel industry, dependence on major customers (Cliffs Steel and U.S. Steel accounted for a significant portion of revenue), environmental compliance obligations, and the ability to service $667 million in debt. The company remains in compliance with all debt covenants.
• Guidance: The filing does not provide specific numerical guidance for the full year 2026 beyond the cautionary statement that Q1 results are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Phoenix Global Integration: Verify the timeline for realizing synergies and the final purchase price allocation for the Flame Aggregator acquisition.
• Haverhill I Shutdown Impact: Assess the long-term revenue and cost implications of the permanent shutdown of the Haverhill I cokemaking facility.
• Working Capital Trends: Monitor if the strong operating cash flow driven by inventory reduction is sustainable or a one-time benefit.
• Customer Concentration: Review the stability of contracts with major customers, specifically Cliffs Steel and U.S. Steel, given the cyclical nature of the steel industry.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with the 4.50:1.00 net leverage ratio and 2.50:1.00 interest coverage ratio given the current loss position.